AEP Ohio is taking grid inspections to the sky. This year, AEP Ohio is using drones to inspect more than 1,400 miles across 81 circuits throughout our service territory. This innovative approach allows AEP Ohio to reach hard-to-access areas, providing a comprehensive 360-degree view of the electrical equipment that powers homes and businesses across the …
AEP Ohio drones are now taking flight to assess damage to the power grid at night — a potentially game-changing enhancement for getting your power back on faster after a storm. AEP Ohio’s latest drones are equipped with NightSense technology, including obstacle avoidance and AI flight assistance. The machines were put to the test following …
AEP Ohio is teaming up with Aerial Solutions to test a new all-electric technology that will help clear trees around power lines and equipment in rural areas — and it’s all happening from the sky. Helicopters with aerial saws have been used for years to help trim trees in hard to reach, more rural areas. …
Jay Painter is a senior at New Albany High School. He’s always loved cars: He played with Hot Wheels as a kid; he watches Formula One racing; he went to automotive engineering camp at The Ohio State University. So when it came time to pick a Senior Seminar and Global Scholars project for his final …
AEP Ohio, in partnership with Mid-Ohio Food Collective and the Electric Power Research Institute, is showcasing new technology to grow nutritious food year-round. The “Indoor Ag Container,” a retrofitted semi-trailer equipped with high-tech sensors as well as LED and ultraviolet lights, makes it possible to grow food outside traditional growing seasons. “At AEP Ohio, we’re …
Keeping squirrels, birds and other animals away from our equipment remains a longstanding, difficult challenge. AEP Ohio has been putting great effort into saving the lives of our furry and feathered friends, both for their own safety and for preventing the power outages they sometimes cause. Though there are many kinds of animal protection devices, …
